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5 from 4 votes

Old Fashion Sour Cream Cut-Out Cookies

Old Fashion Sour Cream Cut-Out Cookies are the perfect sugar cookie with a cake-like softness, finished off with the most decadent and delicious buttercream!
Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Cookie
Servings: 3 doz.
Author: Danielle Green

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter flavored shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 2/3 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 c. sour cream

Instructions

  • In a large bowl beat the shortening and sugar until smooth. Blend in the egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix all of the dry ingredients.
  • Blend in the dry ingredients alternately with the sour cream. Refrigerate the dough overnight (or at least a couple hours).
  • Preheat your oven to 350° .
  • Roll out half of the dough on floured surface. Cut with cookie cutters and carefully transfer the cookies to parchment or non-stick foil lined baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350° or until slightly browned. Allow to cool before frosting.
  • Store in an air-tight container
  • *Texture is best a few hours after frosting, as they soften some more.
  • *Don't waste the scraps, ball them up and roll them out for more cookies!